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University of Georgia: Funny Teachers Can Make Classes More Enjoyable - If Their Jokes Land
February 05, 2026
ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:

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Funny teachers can make classes more enjoyable -- if their jokes land

Adding a little humor may help students stay engaged and understand concepts

By Sydney Barrilleaux

Instructors cracking a joke here and there could make students feel better about the class as a whole, according to new research the University of Georgia.

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